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Detroit Free Press Sports Writer

The Tallahassee Democrat reported last week that Florida State forward Okaro White was expected to work out for the Pistons.

The Pistons have a second-round pick (38th overall), and White is considered a second-rounder or rookie free agent.

“It’s a very stressful process,” said White, who also has worked out recently for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards.

Pros, from DraftExpress.com: “From a physical and athletic perspective, White looks the part of a prototypical NBA small forward at 6-8 with a 204-pound frame and with a 6-11 wingspan. While he must continue to get stronger, he has added 24 pounds to his wiry frame since his senior year in high school and should continue to be able to fill out his impressive frame, especially given the fact that he is a year younger than many in his class. He is also an excellent athlete for his size, quick laterally and in the open floor, and explosive around the basket, giving him significant room for growth as his skill level continues to round out.”

Cons, from DraftExpress: “The issue, however, is that he is very much stuck between positions at the moment, without one defining skill to really hang his hat on. … He still struggles as a ball handler, however, lacking the ability to put the ball on the floor for more than a couple of dribbles and, even then, still is only capable of straight-line drives to the basket. For these reasons, he rarely is unable to create his own shot effectively, confined more or less to having his teammates create looks for him.”